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The Cleveland Orchestra, led by music director Franz Welser-Möst at Severance Hall. Photo taken by Roger Mastroianni, courtesy of The Cleveland Orchestra.

What we do

Under the leadership of music director Franz Welser-Möst, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world, setting standards of extraordinary artistic excellence, creative music-making and community programming.

The New York Times has declared it “... the best in America” and “America’s most understatedly amazing orchestra” for the group’s virtuosity, self-confidence, elegance of sound, variety of color and chamber-like musical cohesion.

Strong community support from across the ensemble’s home region is driving the Orchestra forward with renewed energy, increasing the number of young people attending concerts and bringing fresh attention to the Orchestra’s legendary sound — including programming that regularly juxtaposes older and newer musical works in standard concerts, festival settings and on international tours.

For more information visit, clevelandorchestra.com.

Fundraising/Events

The Blossom Benefit will be held in June at the Blossom Music Center; funds raised will support the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra.

The Orchestra’s Annual Gala Evening, meanwhile, will be held in the fall of 2020. Every year, the Gala Evening raises over $1 million to help fund the Orchestra’s education and community programs. These programs inspire more than 100,000 children, students and adults in Northeast Ohio annually.

How to help

“Whatever greatness The Cleveland Orchestra has achieved is because of all the people here in this community, who believe in what the power of music can do.”— Franz Welser-Möst, Cleveland Orchestra music director

We often refer to our community as “family” because no word better describes the bond we share, or the gratitude we have for your support.

Just as the Orchestra demonstrates onstage what a group of dedicated people can achieve side-by-side, our family is committed to sustaining this important Ohio institution — together. Every ticket purchased, every hour volunteered and every dollar donated contributes to the whole and creates something remarkable.

Whether you donate to our Annual Fund or remember The Cleveland Orchestra in your will, your gift inspires joy, creativity, innovation and connection. Because of you, we can establish deeper roots in our neighborhoods, enrich music education in our region and enjoy captivating performances by America’s finest orchestra.

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11001 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland 44106
clevelandorchestra.com
216-456-8400

Number of employees: More than 140 administrative staff and over 100 full-time musicians
2018 revenue: $61,994,445
Year Established: 1918